Casey D.

McAndrew
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Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2019
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Language Arts
Adult and Child First Aid and CPR

Education
Teacher Certification May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Completed 12 graduate-level credits

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Teaching Major: Language Arts

General Education August 2012-May 2015

Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan

Teaching Experience
Year-long Teaching Intern – Kindergarten August 2018-April 2019
Bennett Woods Elementary, Okemos Public Schools, Okemos, Michigan
• Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and kindergarten team to create quality
lesson plans for students in all subject areas
• Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent
learning, and modeling
• Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
• Reflected on lesson plans after teaching to identify what went well and make necessary
improvements
• Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, classroom management,
and data management for a class of 20 students for six weeks
• Practiced classroom management skills and created a positive, productive learning
environment
• Volunteered at science night facilitating the tornado in a bottle station, assisted in setting up
and taking down equipment for science night
• Joined the March is Reading Month (MIRM) committee, planned activities for the month,
prepared decorations and kick off video, set up MIRM-themed displays around school

Field Placement October 2017-April 2018

Lewton Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
• Assisted in sixth grade classroom and established relationships with students through
consistent positive interactions
• Planned and taught whole class lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science
and observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
• Adapted lessons for diverse learners

Field Placement January 2016-April 2017

Whitehills Elementary, East Lansing, Michigan
• Tutored a first-grade student using various pre and post formative assessments to analyze
student’s strengths and areas for growth
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• Determined appropriate book choices for student based on interests and strengths

Field Placement October 2015 – December 2015

Glencairn Elementary, East Lansing, Michigan
• Differentiated vocabulary instruction for six fourth grade English language learner students
• Observed teaching and management techniques used during literacy instruction

Other Experience
PEERS Club December 2018 – March 2019
Bennett Woods Elementary, Okemos, Michigan
• Co-led afterschool program with 12 students from various grade levels
• Promoted development of friendships between general education students and students with
disabilities

Nanny August 2012 – August 2018

Howell, Michigan
• Provided care for and established meaningful relationships with five young children
• Managed children’s activities and assisted with homework help

Volunteer Tutor February 2016 - May 2016

Refugee Development Center, Lansing, Michigan
• Tutored group of ten kindergarten students after school
• Adapted lessons for diverse learners

Assistant Teacher December 2011 - August 2013

The Learning Tree, Howell, Michigan
• Assisted in caretaking and instruction of 16 preschool children
• Engaged children in interactive read-alouds

Professional Development
Math Expressions Training September 2018, January 2019
MSU Emerging Bilinguals February 2019

Honors and Awards

Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Okemos Education Foundation Apple Awards December 2018

Technology Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
Google Documents, Slides
Document Camera
SMART Board